TWO Do you not find it strange that Peter would react the way he did when all that Jesus did was tell him to cast his net in (and so retreive a load of fish). What was it that Peter saw that made him respond, "Away from me for I am a sinner?" What is going on? Mysterium Tremendum ... as I tried to recall a similar event, the first one that came to mind happened this past winter. I was riding the snowmobile with my cousins and we came across this massive mound of snow ... it was perfect for a jump, however, I had never jumped something so big before, nor did I know if it was completely safe. What if the front skies dig into the pile? What if I lauch of sideways? What if the landing has rocks or is uneven? As I hit the throttle there was a mysterium tremendum that surged through my body. We hit the jump and went flying ... literally ... we have the tracks to prove it (or should I say the lack of tracks in the snow). There was the tension of fear and curious wonder as I hit the snow pile ... it pales in comparison, but I think I can identify with those two sensations
THREE I agree with Scott's comments ... just to imagine that he "saw" the Lord. How can a man see such holiness and live? How can such blindness behold such beauty? In contrast to Habakkuk's comment, how can man's eyes being so impure behold such holiness? Lord, give me eyes to see ... for I am blind. Help me lest I remain fixed upon the "death" of the king while the splendor of the King shines forth all about me. Help me to see this glory. Show thy face ... shine in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ (2Co 4:6).
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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In reference to your question about Peter's response, I believe it made sense. He saw who Christ was, and knew that he could not stand in his presence. Therefore, out of the fear of the Lord, he cried out, "Away from me, for I am a sinner." He saw who he truly was in light of who he saw Christ to be. He knew that he deserved the wrath of God, and it scared him.
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